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AE04 MXN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,748 mi
Last recorded178,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2026 178,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 171,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 165,269 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,908 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 155,908 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 149,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 137,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 126,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 107,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,817 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,260 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE04 MXN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 MXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 MXN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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